The 2024 Paris Olympics: Competition and Controversy

While the world’s attention is drawn to Paris for this summer’s 2024 Olympic Games, media coverage plays a major role in how we experience the competition. Because much of the world views the games virtually, we can see how public perception is influenced by the lens through which events are viewed.

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Even before the games began, France’s high speed rail network was targeted by arson attacks that caused widespread disruption. Both Facebook and Instagram posts worldwide reflected the resulting chaos. Confusion surrounding the opening ceremony on the River Seine led CNN and others to post about the controversy on Instagram.

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Boxers Imane Kahlif of Algeria and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan were allowed to participate in competition after being disqualified from the world championship, leading several media outlets to post on Facebook.

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As social media becomes an increasingly prevalent source for news and commentary, audience impressions will continue to reflect that impact. Truescope’s unparalleled social media monitoring provides instant insight into how people are engaging with emerging controversies.

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